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Vatican will open historic, Pompeii-like necropolis to public

Few people are aware that under the Vatican you can find the historic necropolis of Via Triumphalis. It's a Roman cemetery located near the Circus of Nero, where, according to tradition, St. Peter was martyred. Starting this month of January, the necropolis will open to the public. It's so well preserved that experts often refer to it as a "Roman Pompeii.” GIANDOMENICO SPINOLA Archaeologist and excavation director "The importance lies in...

Shape-bending designs of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava on display in Rome

White shapes and curves, inspired in nature. They're designed to mimic movement, or even look as if they're coming alive. The sculptures, the work of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, can be found next to St. Peter's Square, inside Charlemagne's Wing. MICOL FORTI Vatican Museums “The exhibit was born about a year ago when Calatrava and I were both named consultants to the Pontifical Council for Culture. From there, we developed a...

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Shape-bending designs of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava on display in Rome

50 years of Roman bakery making the world's most famous Italian dessert: tiramisu

The colors are surreal, but the flavors are quite earthly. Here at the Pompi Bakery, they've reinvented a classical dessert, for even the most adventurous palates. But that doesn't mean, they're leaving tradition behind. Pompi has spent the past 50 years making tiramisu. And though it originated in Venice, it's now considered one of the most famous Italian desserts. VALENTINA POMPI Pompi Bakery (Rome) “It dates back to the Republic of Venice,...

National Geographic Society celebrates 125th anniversary

For decades National Geographic has been synonymous with amazing photographs that express emotions, reality, the past and the present. Now, this photographic exhibit marks 125 years since the National Geographic Society was founded . More than a century of research and of amazing photographs. GUGLIELMO PEPE National Geographic, Chief Editor (Italy) “A lot of people think of National Geographic as a photography magazine, but it's...